Spring 2027

Rigor, Reproducibility and Becoming an Effective Researcher

This course focuses on rigor in designing and performing scientific research and the ability to reproduce biomedical research findings. It emphasizes robust experimental design, methodology, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

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Summary

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Select a well-controlled experimental design that is appropriate to answer a research question

  • Consider all relevant biological variables to include in the experimental design

  • Authenticate key biological and chemical resources used in experiments

  • Perform statistical analyses appropriate for the experimental design

  • Use transparency in reporting and publishing results, so that others may reproduce and extend the findings

  • Develop skills to cope with the rigors of a graduate education in the pharmacological sciences

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PHMCOL-M 739

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  • Graduate/professional standing

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Scientific research rigor and experimental design
  • Reproducibility in biomedical research
  • Professional communication and mentorship

Skills

  • Designing rigorous and unbiased scientific experiments
  • Performing appropriate statistical analyses
  • Professional communication and presentation skills
  • Authenticating biological and chemical resources

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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